adj.虔诚的，虔敬的，道貌岸然的，伪善的，假正经的，可望而不可即的，难以实现的

He was known for his pious devotion to his faith, attending church every Sunday without fail.
他因对信仰虔诚的献身而闻名，每周日必定参加教堂活动，从不缺席。
The pious old lady spent hours each day in quiet prayer.
那位虔诚的老妇人每天都要花几个小时静心祈祷。
The priest praised the villagers for their pious behavior during the religious festival.
牧师赞扬了村民们在宗教节日期间的虔诚行为。
Her pious upbringing instilled in her a deep sense of morality and compassion.
她虔诚的教养使她拥有了深厚的道德感和同情心。
Despite his wealth, he lived a simple and pious life, donating generously to charity.
尽管他很富有，但他过着简朴而虔诚的生活，慷慨捐赠给慈善机构。
The pious man believed that through acts of kindness, one could find salvation.
这位虔诚的人相信，通过行善积德，人们可以找到救赎之路。
The monastery was a sanctuary for those seeking a pious and contemplative existence.
那座修道院是那些寻求虔诚且沉思生活者的避难所。
The pious community gathered at dawn for morning prayers, their voices echoing through the valley.
虔诚的社区成员在黎明时分聚集起来做早祷，他们的声音在山谷中回荡。
His pious demeanor and wise counsel earned him the respect of all who knew him.
他虔诚的态度和睿智的建议赢得了所有认识他的人的尊敬。
In the novel, the protagonist's journey from a sinful life to a pious one is central to the plot.
在这部小说中，主人公从罪恶生活走向虔诚生活的转变是情节的核心。